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THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1992 - VOLUME 31, NUMBER 39
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Taylor Wins Annual Geography Bee
Chris Taylor, 5th Grade, won the annual National Geographic Geography Bee at Huntley Grade School. Taylor is the son of Rick and Diane Taylor of Huntley.
Taylor then took a written qualifying test for National Geography Bee to be held in Washington D.C. in early March. Huntley School Principal Kelly Baird said they should know Taylor's test results by February.
Huntley's fourth through eighth graders competed in the Bee on December 5 during Geography Week. Each class had a six round qualifier contest to determine one winner. Then the winners from the 6th, 7th and 8th grades (11 winners total) had a final contest to determine
Grafton Needy Kids Raffle Is Great Success
By Tracey Schwartz
Chris Taylor, 5th Grade
the top two contestants who competed in a championship round. Chad Tamow took runney-up to Taylor's win. All winners received prices.
Financial Resolutions For The New Year
According to the Illinois CPA Society the time you spend now doing some financial housekeeping may provide you with some payback this year, as well as in the years to come. Here are some items that should be included on any "to do" list for the new year.
Set Specific Financial Goals ~ Think about any unusual expenses you may incur or big-ticket items you need to purchase in the coming year. Start saving for such items now, not when it's time to pay the bill. This is abo the time of year to set an annual savings goal, such aa 109( of your salary.
Develop A Budget ~ The first step in developing a smart savings plan is to put   , together a budget. Begin by totaling all your income — wages, salaries, dividends, interest and other regular income. Then list two types of expenses: those which are fixed each month and those which may vary. Once you know how you're spending your
money, take a look at those variable expenses that can be reduced or eliminated.
Build An Emergency Fund -- In these uncertain economic times, it's more important than ever before to establish an emergency fund. Sock away at least the equivalent of three months of living expenses. Put this money aside in accessible invest¬ ment vehicles, such as bank money market accounts or mutual fimds.
Review Your Health Insurance — Be sure you know how your health insurance works. Review the deductibles and find out the maximum amount of coverage for. cer¬ tain procedures, such as surgery. If both you and your spouse work, coordinate the health care coverage each employer provides. If both of you pay into separate plans, be certain the benefits are worth the costs.
Check. Your Homeowner's Insurance ~ Review your
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John Berlin's Grafton Needy Kids Raffle was a smashing success taking in over $1400 in ticket sales. Berlin and   ' his wife, Wanda, used $1200 from the proceeds to buy toys, hats and gloves at Toys R Us to give to children on the Grafton Township Christmas Drive. According to Grafton Township Deputy Supervisor Millie Ruth the balance of the proceeds will go into the Township Fund for the Needy.
"We had a whole lot of fun passsing out presents," says Berlin. Berlin, Chuck Ruth
(alias Santa Claus) and several other helpers took the childrens' gifts along with food and clothing to approximately 23 needy families in Grafton Township on December 22.
The first place raffle prise, a Saturday-night stay and Sunday brunch for two at the Elgin Holidome Holiday Inn, went to Jim Harp of Huntley. Second place, luncheon play for two by E&N Productions at the Milk Pail in West Dundee, went to Faye Metcalf, an employee at Union
! Special in Huntley. In addition, local restaurants, Parkside Tap, Village Inn, Papa G's, Luigi's Pizza, RjcB's Pizza and Wander Inn; donated gift certificates which were awarded as prizes. Bowl-Hi Bowling Alley gave 10 free games as prizes, also.
The BerUns wish to thank Alliance Contractors who donated the ticket printing, Randy and Susan Zimmerman who donated the gift wrapping paper, and all those who helped make the raffle sale such a great success.
Board Of Education Met
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of School District #158, Huntley Consolidated Schools, Huntley, IL, was held in the Central Office Building on December 16, 1991 at 7:30pm.
The meeting was called to order by the President at 7:40pm. Upon roll call the following members answered present: Ms. Ahrens, Mr. Crabill, Mr. Heavey, Mr. Wright. Absent: Mr. Greve, Mrs. McDonald, Mr. Bauman. All present joined in the pledge to the flag.
Mr. Bauman entered the meeting at 7:42pm.
Mr. Greve entered the meeting at 8:10pm.
1. Ms. Ahrens moved, Mr. Heavey 2nd to approve the minutes of the Nov. 19 regular meeting as amended. 6 yeas, 0 nays, motion carried,
2. Mr. Crabill moved, Mr. Heavey 2nd to approve the minutes of the Nov. Id executive session. 4 yeas, 0 nays, motion carried.
3. Mr. Heavey moved, Mr. Crabill 2nd to approve payment of monthly agenda of bills and imprest. Education, $19,035.84; Transportation, $1,976.98. Yeas: Heavey, Crabill, Ahrens, Greve, Bauman, Wright. Nays: None. 6 yeas, 0 nays, motion carried.
4. Mr. Crabill moved, Mr. Greve 2nd to accept the bus bids for three buses from Midwest Transit Body and Freund International Chassis for a total of $116,163.00. Yeas: Crabill, Greve, Ahrens, Bauman, Heavey, Wright. Nays: None. 6 yeas, 0 nays, motion carried.
6. Mr. Crabill moved, Mr. Greve 2nd to approve the pxirchase of a 4th bus from Midwest Transit Body & Chassis from Freund International for a total of $38,221. Yeas:
Crabill, Greve, Ahrens, Heavey, Wright, Bauman. Nays: None. 6 yeas, 0 nays, motion carried.
6. Mr. Heavey moved, Mr. Wright 2nd to pass a resolution to take advantage of maximum diKounts on bus payment and pay for ehastis by Dec. 20, 1991, and pay for bodies upon delivery of complete buses. Yeas: Heavey, Wright, Crabill, Ahrens, Greve, Bauman. Nays: None. 6 yeas, 0 nays, motion carried.
7. Mr. Heavey moved, Ms. Ahrens 2nd to approve the following personnel: Employment - Deborah Pagan, effective Jan. 6,1992. 6 yeas, 0 nays, motion carried.
8. Mr. Crabill moved, Ms. Ahrens 2nd to accept the following gifts to district
#158: From the Huntley American
Legion Aux. the amount of $387.03 to purchase books for the Ubrary. From the Bam Nursery & Ltmdscape Center, plants in the amount of $5,522.35. 6 yeas, 0 nays, motion carried.
9. Ms. Ahrens moved, Mr. Heavey 2nd to grant the Super¬ intendent permission to begin the process to purchase a 4th mobile classroom unit. Yeas: Ahrens, Heavey, Crabill, Greve, Bauman, Wright. Nays: None. 6 yeas, 0 nays, motion carried.
10. Mr. Bauman moved, Mr. Greve 2nd to approve the McHenry County Transition Planning Committee Interagency Agreement. 6 yeas, 0 nays, motion carried.
11. Ms. Ahrens moved, Mr. Heavey 2nd to approve the H.S. curriculum program changes for 1992/93. 6 yeas, 0 nays, motion carried.
12. Mr. Heavey moved, Mr. Greve 2nd to approve the school improvement plan for 1991/92. 6 yeas, 0 nays, motion carried.
13. Mr. Heavey moved, Mr. Bauman 2nd to adopt the update district testing program. 6
yeas, 0 nays, motion carried.
14. Mr. Crabill moved, Mr. Wright 2nd to approve the request by Mr. Frenz to allow his son to enroll in Huntley
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